The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-01-29
FASHION FANCIEs.
Dear 1e1eyraloh:

Dear telegraph:
Politics are very well, in their way,
and consume much time and attention
of mankind. 1t is very instructive to
know that our present Governor will
have to scut loose from the ring" If
he would stand half chance for re-
election, and that the Democrats are
crying out for "harmony" uhey al
ways seem to be wanting something
they cant get.) Then we wide-awake
American women like to read OF "tarifi
and REFORM" even if we can't remem- :
Der the difference between an "anarch-
is," and a 'smuswnmp" (borrid ihingD
We would like to be we'll informed,
but we mast be well dressed, for you
must confess you would lots rather ad-
miro us than to talk politics with US !!
You see the importance then, of let
ting us gossip about what we shall
wear, in ono corner of your paper,
while you attend to your politics in
another!
The mid-winter fashions are unusu-
ally attractive, If they do lean too much
toward sealskins, and furs and plushes,
to suit the length of our purses. For
tunateIy, our coldest weather does not
last long enough to drive us to seal
skin, or-desperation. The rich and
luxuriant plushes and furs now so pop
ular are very becoming to the com.
p!exion, there Is no doubt about 1t, but
we can manage to look pretty without
the costliest Of these. Boas and muffs
are revived again this winter, after be.
ing discarded for several years, and a
long fluffy boa of foXiur is a charming
addition to cold day toilette. An at
traciive suit for young girl is OF wine
color or dark blue, trimmed with In
dressed beaver Of a soft ec'1t tint.
Astrakham is very popular, either
for jackets or trimming, and Is much
liked for mourning costumes.
The fancy for trimming waists in
front, is pronounced. The backs are
plain,
Tailor made suits Of Il nice quality OF
velveteen, are used much for young
ladies. TIE lower skirt is either plain
or bordered with fur; open overskirt,
position basque. Collars and cuffs oi
fur. This is simple, inexpensive and
becoming costume.
The quaint fancy for black and white
toilets is on the increase. Even dancing
dresses are noticed OF plain white tulle
combined with white tul!e tufted with
black chenille. A broad sash of black
is IA pretty accompaniment, and ribbon
of black can be used according to fancy
, A black crepe lisse fan, and long black
gloves with lace tops, complete the
costume. 1t is novel and pretty.
1t has been great while since w
had ornaments for the hair in the wa,
, of feathers, pompons and aigreets. Th'
pretticst Of these, are found in cluster
/ OF cream or pale blue or pink short tip
r with aigrette in the centre. i thinl
them pretiier and more becoming thai
, pompuns OF ribbon, for evening cai6,rt
q The hair is caught up on the top OF tn
head, and the ornament is placed o.
t the right side.
s For evening wear gauzes in white
pale blue, pink, yellow aud heiiotropt
>, are the thing. They can be gotten |
"a cities from So cents upward.
,r For house toilets ribbons one var
}, and "a quarter long continue in US
II They may either be lied, or Tight
% banded about the neck. Those OF ar
d tique design, are mos, popular.
1; \, President CieveIand's recent gran
Of reception correspondent reports Mr.
p. Cleveland dressed in rich wine-colore
re- plush, low neck aud long train, arm
~ bare, and necklace o. diamonds. II
saws she is better looking than h
ID pictures, and is the perfection Of ca
q and grace.
- YUM Yum.
ty Shes rich and fair and talented Is well ;
20 Her figure is a dream, her smile y spell, +,